I adore this shop - I wish that my house could look like this with all fine furnishings and…read moredelicate glasses and jewellery strewn about with glamourous abandon. I would have to have genetic modification to stop my clumsiness though and, as the lady looking after the shop pointed out, I probably wouldn't want to do the dusting! A two-storey treasure trove of vintage items but displayed with finesse. I came looking for some champagne saucers and the lady was very helpful in showing me some (the wrong decade for me, but they were beautiful Edwardian cut glass). The prices are astonishingly reasonable verging on cheap so if you like quality items in your home and kitchen then I highly recommend coming here and finding bits and bobs.

They say one man's junk is another man's treasure and in a world of mass-produced MDF and Ikea in…read moreevery home, reclamation sites like this one are a blessing for unique and environmentally sound finds. I'm normally used to having to trek or drive for ages to find a decent reclamation store since the closure of the one on Coronation Road but the Gloucester Road location of this place makes it a lot easier to source antique and vintage furniture. Wander down the narrow alley, lined with garden furniture and stone art and let your imagination run riot as you wander past boxes of door knobs, old iron signs, wooden fireplaces and old books. Soak up the old, musty smell as your run your fingers over beautiful painted dressers and wardrobes and then recoils slightly at the price tag. As with most other shops like this, the price for unique, one hundred year old items does not come cheap. If you can't stretch your budget past a £50 note then all you'll be taking away with you is inspiration. If you have the finances or are moving/remodelling your home then you should definitely give this place a look. If you're just looking for a cheap table, chair or wardrobe then try your luck at the Marie Curie shop towards the bottom of Gloucester Road - while perhaps not as hardwearing this items are far more budget-friendly.

This querky little collectable collection of crazy and curious clodder creates a cavern of crammed…read morecomponents compiling in a cool cosey ... shop! As well as all the wonderful items they have in stock they also offer a service of stripping and restoring items. Ideal for all those collectors and die hard enthusiasts of specific styles, and who wants to see a prized item returned to it's former glory. Be prepared to spend a little, but you are spending wisley. Definatley worth a browse, a smashing super shop!

This second hand shop on Gloucester Road is a maze of bargain furniture. I managed to pick up a…read morebeautiful old mahogany table for £40 (granted, it took a bit of negotiation, but at least he was willing to talk about the price). The shop has got 3 rooms and a large back yard. In each you can find anything from tables, chairs, wardrobes, to odd metal brackets, mirrors, and general rare items that make each second hand shop unique and an experience to peruse. The man who runs it is averagely friendly - ask him what you're after and he'll take you to some corner of the shop where he might just have the exact thing you were looking for - that sure happened in our case. He'll only get a little bit grumpy when you start haggling the price, but it's worth a try. They also buy furniture - he'll give you a good price for it, but as above, it's always worth talking about the price to make it more appealing to which ever side you're coming from. A furniture shop that's well worth a browse.

This place is a bit of a hidden gem, but it's well worth a visit. They sell pretty much everything…read moreyou could want in here at a pretty decent price. The best bit of advice I was given was that you can haggle your socks off with them and get it for even cheaper! They openly promote you to hand in your unwanted furniture, which means I will most definitely be using when I have to move out of my student digs and back into my parents house! Just be careful where you tread in here as there is literally things scattered on the floor and on every flat surface.

Potters is an independent antiques and coins store located near the Christmas Steps and the centre…read moreof Bristol. It is a really cute, old shop with a huge variety of goods inside. It is a little crowded in there and I was a little overwhelmed with all the products, and it did seem as though too much was crammed into a small space. However, it was not busy when I visited, therefore I could easily navigate around the shop and I wasn't hurried out when I didn't buy anything. The shop window (as in the photograph) is a good indication as to what to expect in store.

This shop is what it says on it's sign, thousands of old coins, notes, antique ceramics, paintings…read moreand tonnes else all crammed into every nook and cranny in this tiny shop. Despite its lack of space, it is this factor that makes it so endearing. I was nervous about knocking anything down by accident with my big bag! The gentleman at the counter won't pay much attention to you while you're browsing around, but is very happy to help should you have any questions about the items. A truly quirky, enjoyable shop to dig around.

This is a proper, serious, knows-what-vintage-actually-means, vintage boutique, manned by an owner…read morewho can tell you the history behind what you're buying. I love the way the outside space on the Arcade has been used so it's as though the stock spills over from inside the shop onto the promenade. It feels like the best sort of walk-in wardrobe, and just makes you want to try everything on. It's not all just bunged on racks and heaped in boxes: it's all beautifully displayed and in good condition. Prepare to pay a bit more for the quality and care given to the items.

I bought a cream-colored plastic brooch from you - Egyptian revival, a scarab with wings. That was…read moreweeks and weeks ago! You neither send the piece nor did you return the money! It`s time now for you act. I am getting angry!!!!! Contact: juebusch@aol.com I expect your response within 48 hours!!!! J. Busch PS Paid with Paypal - 84,39 Euro Transaktionscode: 10L06493CU7293627

If you're looking for original features or interesting architectural and decorative antiques for…read moreyour home, this reclamation and salvage yard is an emporium of fascinating items such as furniture, doors and fire surrounds. It has a particularly large collection of church antiques, too, ranging from pulpits and lecturns to confession boxes and choir stalls. It's an Aladdin's cave of a place, with glittering chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and items stacked almost wall to ceiling. You'll find yourself stumbling across antique rocking horses, carved wooden panels, gothic church fittings, stained glass windows and all sorts of fascinaqting old things that are difficult to identify. For the garden, you can pick up decorative fountains, statues, chimney tops to use as planters, carved stone sinks and troughs, and bird baths. One thing to remember: these reclamation yards are never cheap, and Robert Mills is no exception!

Great little antique and home clearance shop on the back road between Downend and Staple Hill. You…read morecan give items here for a 30% commission but it is best to have a pootle round here to buy. They have a lot of gardening tools and fishing equipment in particular as well as bigger furniture from house clearances.

This antique shop is a little further out than some of the ones I've visited, however, not being in…read moreClifton means that the prices are lower, granted to quality of stock is probably a bit lower too but who needs a dining table with thousands! A bit of a hit and miss please really but you can get some right bargain if you check in semi-regularly.

As I mentioned in one of my previous reviews of a Clifton Village business it is often those at the…read morehigher end of the price spectrum who tend to cling on to the past a little longer than the rest. Focus on the Past on Waterloo Street is a prime example. The first thought that comes to mind for me is 'old stuff being sold for loads of money'. Now this may seem like a layman's jaunt at any antique shop but I'm actually no stranger to such stores. Many an hour have I spent perusing the worlds of my ancestors in various dimly lit rooms and backyards. I am no stranger to the world of antiques. This place really strikes me as one that has got a little carried away with itself. Admittedly there are some beautiful items of furniture on offer but it just seems way too steep for what it is.

With its attractively chaotic-looking jumble of items on the pavement, this shop is good fun for a…read moregood rummage and explore. There is absolutely heaps of stuff for sale here, from the more expensive things like big pieces of antique furniture, through complete teasets, to pictures, bits and bobs of crockery, and jewellery. The jewellery section is marvellous: strings and strings of beads, and broaches by the dozen. The owner is very friendly and doesn't mind at all if you're clearly just in there to admire and mooch around. He strikes me as an owner who knows each and every item in stock and could tell you more about it all if you asked. I'd definitely come back here to browse for gifts or maybe if I was looking for bits of furniture for my house.